Which equation correctly represents the first ionization of phosphorous? A)P(g)→ P⁺(g)+ e^- B)P⁺(g)→ P²⁺(g)+ e^- C)P(g)→ P^-(g)+ e^- D)P⁺(g)+ e^- → P(g) E)P²⁺(g)→ P³⁺(g)+ e^-

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The first ionization of phosphorus involves the removal of an electron from a neutral phosphorus atom to form a positively charged phosphorus ion. The correct equation is therefore: P(g) → P+(g) + e-.

Which Equation Correctly Represents the First Ionization of Phosphorous